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Triathlon & Open Water

Triathlon: how to approach the end of the season

Even for triathletes the time has finally come to take a well-earned rest. The season has finally come to an end and, after taking stock of the season that has …

Written by: arena coaches 8 December '17

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Fitness & Wellness

Is there such a thing as a vegan swimmer?

Let’s see how a vegetable-based lifestyle can be reconciled with sport. We have already given you a few tips about nutrition for swimming, but they were all for what we …

Written by: arena coaches 1 December '17

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Triathlon & Open Water

“Strengthen your arms” with Jeanne Collonge

Jeane Collonge is a French professional triathlete and two times Ironman champion. I like having a long freestyle warm-up 15×100 (2 complete/2 pullbuoy/1 legs) at increasing intensity (5 laps easy, …

Written by: Arena 28 November '17

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Elite Team

The Iron Lady’s 5 Iron Rules

The Iron Lady, Katinka Hosszu is one of the best all-around swimmers on earth right now. She competes in multiple races around the world and always delivers great results. Katinka’s …

Written by: Emily 28 November '17

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Training & Technique

Swimming for the older age group – try this set!

Swimming is considered to be one of the most popular sports in many European countries. Despite it could be considered a “boring” sport; it has now overtaken football and many …

Written by: arena coaches 28 November '17

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Fitness & Wellness

How to match strokes to tone up at the pool?

Is your goal to lose a few pounds, improve your body shape and tone up your muscles? As we have written several times, swimming is a complete sport that allows …

Written by: Arena 24 November '17

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Triathlon & Open Water

What if the water is cold? Tips for avoiding unpleasant surprises

When preparing for an open-water race, a swimmer must try and control as many factors as possible, everything from their training in the water to nutrition. Unfortunately, there is one …

Written by: arena coaches 21 November '17

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Training & Technique

3 tips for a faster turn

Turns can give you an incredible advantage if performed properly. A well-executed turn will allow you to accelerate after pushing off the wall so that you reach the right speed …

Written by: arena coaches 17 November '17

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Fitness & Wellness

Swimming, advice for beginners!

Have you decided to sign up for the first time at the pool? Do you intend to take a class and maybe even beat your fear of water? The reasons …

Written by: Arena 16 November '17

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Triathlon & Open Water

Find out the 5 tools a triathlete must always have in their bag

It is often said that you can tell a woman’s personality from what she carries in her bag… adapting that to triathletes, we might say that: “tell us what you …

Written by: arena coaches 14 November '17

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